Finding DVDs, BluRays and VHS: UCSB Library
Search by Title:
- Use ADVANCED SEARCH to locate videos held in the UCSB Library Media Collection.
- Limit to RESOURCES IN THE LIBRARY (for DVD/Blu-ray/VHS)
- leave as Articles, Books, and More to include Streaming Video in search results
- Enter search terms as needed.
- Tip: use quotations marks around title or phrase (ie: "fresh off the boat") for enhanced specificity
- Or choose field limiters Title >>> Starts With...
- In the MATERIAL TYPE field, choose VIDEO to target your search. (see image below)
Locate:
- UCSB Library's circulating Media Collection is located on Floor 2 Ocean Side in Main Library
- The Music Library maintains a separate non-circulating media collection
- Some videos may also be located in Special Collections
View:
- All public computers are equipped with VLC Media Player (handles most DVD formats and regions).
- UCSB Library maintains two TV viewing stations for individual viewing
- one with VHS/region free DVD capacity, one with Blu-ray player
- available on a first-come basis; inquire at Services Desk
- Music Library maintains its own viewing rooms
- available on a first-come basis
- Contact Special Collections directly to arrange viewing of their video materials
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